District Food Operations Evaluator pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000523
- Class code
- 20000523
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for District Food Operations Evaluator is $3,673 to $5,877 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $44,074 to $70,518 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000523.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $3,673 | $5,509 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,918 | $5,877 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $22.60 | $33.90 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/16/2024.
What the state says the job is
Coordinates agency food service operations with institutional food service and other institutional administrative staff. Provides consultative services, evaluates, and monitors food service operations in response to contractual agreements; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Evaluates and monitors the food service operation in a designated area of the state. Inspects food service operations, including storage, prep areas, and dining rooms for compliance with established procedures and/or contractual agreements. Evaluates meal service, checking for quality of food and manner of presentation. Evaluates delivery of meals to satellite areas to include temperature monitoring and checks. Advises on sanitation and safety methods as required by health departments. Reviews and evaluates control procedures in each food operation. Interprets and enforces departmental rules, regulations, and policies.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree with courses in food preparation, food management or a related area. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience in the operation and management of institutional, military, or commercial food service operations. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in food preparation, food management or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for- year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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